Silver & Saddles

Martin Belts - What a Deal!!!

2010-10-13T06:47:00.000-07:00

Christmas is coming! Martin tapered belts are only $60 each - normally $120, stock up now!

Add one of these Mortenson Buckle sets, call for prices and availability!
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Here's a Look at some more Custom Buckles

2010-10-12T18:48:00.000-07:00

Rodeo de Santa Fe

2010-06-28T09:33:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all who participated in this year's rodeo ~ wishing you all the luck for the rest of the rodeo season!

Queens Buckle (above) & Crown (below)

Check out the New Line of Shooter Buckles!

2010-04-19T16:53:00.000-07:00

Custom Buckle made for Bruce Robison

2010-04-06T20:51:00.000-07:00

Austin-based country music singer-songwriter, one of our favorites! www.brucerobison.com

Order Your Custom Spurs!!!

2010-03-31T18:06:00.000-07:00

Hot off the bench... These Custom Spurs & Conchos were made for Brad Tilton.

More spur designs to come soon...

Sonna "Annie Oakley" Warvell Inductee to Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

2010-01-09T18:50:00.005-08:00

Congratulations to Sonna and her family! Come January 14, 2010 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame will induct the Warvell Family: Jim, Jan, Toni and Sonna Warvell of Weatherford, among others. The Warvell family performed trick riding, trick roping and comedy routines worldwide. Sonna has starred as Annie Oakley at Disneyland Paris in its production of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (La Legende de Buffalo Bill) since the park opened in 1992.

Back in the Days working with the Wild West Show in Paris...

Buffalo Bill's Saddle Then & Now

2010-01-09T18:50:00.003-08:00

Created 100 years later by Clint Mortenson this saddle rode in the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show for 8 years in Paris. It now resides in a personal Collection.

New Year's Eve Roping

2010-01-09T18:50:00.001-08:00

The burrrrr factor was in effect, but it didn't stop us from having some frigid fun New Year's Eve Day!

Heading is Clint himself Heal'in is Cardo Mares

Flag Master Clayton Stambaugh

Taking time from his busy schedule, Ranch Manager Steve Price took some time the throw some loops.

Dean's Corner

2010-01-09T18:49:00.008-08:00

Check Back as we add more of Dean's work...

Custom Silver and Saddle made for Buff Douthitt – Professional Cowboy of the Rodeo Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.

Custom Chinks made for bassist, singer, & next-door roping buddy Susan Holmes of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Custom Saddle made for Dale “THE KING” Baird – Winner of more horse races than anyone in history.

1). Deirdre Imus with her new custom Mortenson saddle.
2). Custom saddle made for Harvey Rott of Aberdeen, South Dakota (this saddle was stolen out of our shop in 2002, along with 15 others)…. Call Clint if you see this saddle somewhere!!!
3). Saddle made for Bill Waldman – Roping Attorney Extraordinaire from California.
4). Saddle made for Christie Thorstenson – Horse trainer from Surprise, Arizona & New Underwood, South Dakota.

Custom Saddle made for Cody Woodfin – Polo player from Houston, TX.

Custom Saddle Set made for Skidsteer Extraordinaire, Joe Gross of Aberdeen, South Dakota – Owner of JGE, Inc.

Custom Saddle made for Chris Lawson of Austin, TX – NFR Roper and BFI winner

Wyatt's Place

2010-01-09T18:49:00.007-08:00

Wyatt at work sorting cattle at Crossed Arrows 1st Annual Chad Winters Memorial 4-H Ranch Rodeo, October 18th, 2010.
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The above photos courtesy of Phil Howe - thanks Phil!!!

Wyatt riding Sled Reynold's Friesian stallion, Tornado (aka. Casey) - the horse used by Antonio Banderas in the movie "Zorro".

Wyatt crackin’ out! at the Galisteo Rodeo, Galisteo, New Mexico – age 4 years.

Sir Wyatt Mortenson on his trusty steed, Ranger – youngest warrior to be knighted at only 4 years of age!

Wyatt waiting for his remuda to come in at the Mortenson Ranch, Santa Fe, New Mexico – age 3 years.

Wyatt giving Clint a turn at the reins on Ben at Pricilla Hobeck’s ranch in Galisteo, New Mexico – age 18 months

“Wyatt at 18 months impersonating Will Rogers”

More to come, So Keep checking Back...

2007 PRCA World Champion Saddle

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Silver by Clint Mortenson

Bit & Spur Makers of Mexico

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Left is Richardo Valencia Grijalva, Middle is Clint, Right is Juan Grijalva.

Eduardo Grijalva (1914-1994): A skilled Mexican bit and spur maker was a Yavapai Indian. His interest in bit making was aroused while he was working on his parents' ranch in El Coyotillo, Mexico. By 1948, as his craftsmanship improved, he worked full time making bits and spurs. Every cheekpiece, roller and mouthpiece was cut and shaped by hand.

Even though Eduardo passed away in 1994, his method of building a truly handmade pair of spurs or a bit did not die with him. His son Juan Adolfo Grijalva spent a lifetime working with his father learning the trade. Like his father, Juan is a master bit and spur maker. Juan continues to build bits and spurs in his father’s shop, marking his creations with the famous EG* stamp. Juan does not advertise nor ship his work, yet the demand for his product outweighs the supply.

The third generation of Grijalva bit makers is represented by Juan’s nephew, Eduardo’s grandson, Ricardo Valencia-Grijalva. who began learning the family trade by working with his grandfather Eduardo and his uncle Juan. Following his grandfather’s death, Ricardo continued to work along side his uncle. In 2004, Ricardo left the shop built by his grandfather and began working on his own. Today, Ricardo has gained recognition as a master in his own right. Currently he has a waiting list in excess of well over one year. Although Ricardo has moved to his own shop, he and his uncle Juan keep Eduardo’s traditional methods of building bits and spurs alive. Ricardo marks his bits and spurs with the L5* mark. The star in the mark plays homage to Eduardo, the L5 to the brand used by his other grandfather. In a world of short cuts and mass production, you can be assured that bits bearing the mark of Juan or Ricardo were constructed using methods found in centuries past.

Bonneville World Record

2010-01-09T18:49:00.001-08:00

This buckle was created for Jeff Brock who broke the Bonneville World record, for inline engine Competition Coupes, with a top speed of 133MPH, breaking the previous record of 127.

For more about Jeff's "Fine Art at High Speed" please visit his website: http://brockartstudio.com/buick/story.php

Tommy Lee Jones - "The Missing" Saddle

2010-01-05T16:05:00.000-08:00

1870's Mexican Saddle made for Ron Howard's film "The Missing". Tommy Lee JOnes rode the exact saddle made by Mortenson Saddlery. Solid sterling trim and handstamping adorn this custom saddle. The Apache saddle bags were made from brain tanned buffalo by Cathy Smith. $7500

Tommy Lee Jones on the set of The Missing with saddle made by Mortenson Saddlery

Emerald Buckle

2009-12-22T19:19:00.001-08:00

RMRHA Bridle Buckle

2009-12-21T17:22:00.001-08:00

Memorial Bracelets & Buckles

2009-12-19T10:32:00.002-08:00

At The Bench...

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Clint laying out a scroll pattern for Wyatt’s bit.

Clint hard at work, engraving a bit cheek-piece

Brooks & Dunn 2009 Midnight Rider Tundra Tailgater

2009-12-19T10:30:00.003-08:00

The concept for this one-of-a-kind Midnight Rider Tundra Tailgater by Brooks & Dunn was developed through Toyota’s partnership with Brooks & Dunn. Inspired by the music duo’s large truck-devoted fan base, Toyota wanted to push the boundaries of bed utility and capture the imagery of the truck trucker. Built by The B.A.D. Company, the customized Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited full-size 4×2 V8 pickup was a perfect fit for the ultimate tailgating vehicle.

The exterior is accented by custom western-engraved silver door handles, a front grille adorned with a chrome Brooks & Dunn logo steer skull, a chrome-accented steer skull tailgate handle, and a hand-tooled black saddle leather-trim tonneau cover surrounded with custom Brooks & Dunn silver conchos, all created by internationally acclaimed silversmith, artist and horseman, Clint Mortenson of Mortenson Silver & Saddles.

The interior (not shown) is a hand-tooled silver cupholder faceplate and custom saddle horn shift knob highlighted with a silver cap, as well as custom hand-tooled silver license plate frames also created by Clint.

Check out Farm Journal's blog entry below:

Farm journal

Testimonials And Thanks You's

2009-12-19T10:30:00.001-08:00

September 14th, 2010
Aloha,
Just wanted to drop a note to say Mahalo and Aloha for getting this deal done. These conchos are so nice. I can't even describe my face when I opened the box today. They are just DROP DEAD GEORGEOUS ! ! ! !
Thank you so much for including the wood screws----I was not even thinking about how I was going to change them out when they get here. You made it so easy for us.
I would like everyone to know how great you folks were to deal with and how wonderful your conchos are.
Again,
Mahalo and Aloha,
Moana Kea

August 25th, 2010
Thanks Clint we really appreciate how great you are to work with and the nice job you do. You can’t believe the comments we get on your buckles!
Karen
Montana Reined Cow Horse Futurity

August 13th, 2010
I got my buckle today. It was awesome better than I had hoped it would turn out!
Thanks,
Bud Worley
Carthage, TX

August 10th, 2010
The county buckles were incredible! The detail work on the logo is UNREAL!
THANK YOU! I truly appreciate the work and talent that went into those buckles, as did our contestants!
Jasmin Arpin
Deuces Wild Rodeo Co.

July 22, 2010
Thank you for the wonderful job you did on the buckle. My nephew absolutely loves it.
Thank you,
Kevin Murphy

July 19th, 2010
Hi! We received the buckles in good time and awarded them on Sat. Everyone raved and we thought they were just gorgeous! All the winners say this is the buckle they'll be wearing on their "going to town clothes" Thank you again and we will surely sing your praises to all who ask. Very very nice work!
Sincerely,
Becky Potmesil

July 9th, 2010
Received the buckle today, absolutely love it,incredible workmanship!
Sharron

June 28th, 2010
We are in receipt of your beautiful buckles...they are wonderful....
They will be a treasured heirloom...
Thanks
Martha

June 19th, 2010

June 9th, 2010
Just rec’d buckles…they are terrific! We will be proud to present them to the winners.
Van
Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club

June 4th, 2010
The buckles are everything and more we expected from ya’ll we love them.
Thank you so much.
Have a great weekend
Sheila Williams

Lone Star Arena
"Cowboy Capital of the World"

June 4th, 2010
Buckles are beautiful. I really like my son's now I want one!
Mel

April 28th, 2010
Just a short not to let you know how pleased I am with the saddle, belts and buckles. These items will be appreciated for many years to come, as will the time and personal attention that went into getting it all "just right". Thank you for the extra mile.
Stephen

April 17th, 2010
I received my buckle and could not be more pleased. The great work yall do does not compare to any silversmith I have seen. Yall also have great customer service. Keep up the good work. I am planning on using yall in the future on some ropings thanks,
Brady

We received the buckles yesterday thank you so much. They are BEAUTIFUL!
Denton Moffat
Kymm

March 12, 2010
My son won the Top Hand Buckle at NRS Beginners Team Roping clinic last week. I would like to express what a beautiful and superior craftsmanship is in this buckle. Brendan is very proud of this buckle. He has won buckles in the past and by far is most proud of his Mortenson buckle.
Thank you,
Jean Butterfield

Thank you so much for the buckles. They were a big hit!!! Everyone thought they were AWESOME!! - Dana Haviland

The belt buckle is awsome, Mortenson is an awessome craftsman! By far the nicest buckle I've ever owned!! - John Sanchez

I just received the Cottonwood belt buckle and I am speechless! it is so fantastic and amazing!!!! Thank you so much for a beautiful piece that will be forever treasured. Thank you, thank you, Carla

What a beautiful buckle! We love it. - Michelle Robinson

I just received the spurs you made for me and they are, by far, the nicest piece of horse tack I have. The workmanship is great and I am very pleased with what you guys have done.
Thanks,
Ira Southerland
Emerson Construction Company

Your Buckles Are Awesome - Dave Langley

"Dear Clint and Wyatt,
Thank You so much for coming to Rancho Corazon Riders Camp and teaching our campers how to rope! They loved it!
You were so kind to give up your time to come and teach our students! We truly appreciated it! Megan wrote in her journal at home that it was her favorite part of Thursday! You two make a terrific team! Thank you, Thank you!
Megan, Maclean Budhi and Patricia, Jeanne and Amanda

I received the buckle in the mail this morning - it is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much! - Tana Bailey

Hi, Sorry it took me so long to contact you, But I been looking for the words to say. I love the saddle and it fits my horse and you did a excellent job on the rigging over rides. Your communication through emails are the best!! If I could give you 110% on feed back I'd sure do it. You are over and beyond any other seller I bought from and you are the only seller that I have on my top seller ist. When I get some more money saved up I'm going to contact you to buy my son a saddle. Thank You so much; It has been a joy to buy from you!!! - Marti

Sponsorship

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Turquoise Trail Wranglers 4-H Club
RHAA sponsorship at the WRCA finals
Grand Prix Santa Fe
Santa Fe County Fair Horse Show and 4-H
Jr. Miss Rodeo of Aberdeen
Businessman Team Roping Association

Publications

2009-12-19T10:29:00.001-08:00

Cowboys & Indians - Prince Charles receives buckles from Clint

International Magazines...